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GEORGE SCHEER, miller, Ripley, is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1846. He embarked to the American shore in 1860, accompanied by two sisters, and sought a location at Philadelphia, Penn., where he procured work at his trade. He was a baker by profession, and worked at his calling until 1863, when he enlisted as Chief Bugler in Company B, Ninteenth Pennsylvania Calvary, and did active service throughout the campaign. He participated in the battles at Nashville, Guntown, Cypress Swamp, and through the campaign under Gen. Rosecrans. He was captured near Salem, Miss., and did not escape until after the close of the war. Returning to Philadelphia, he was married, in 1868, to Miss Emma Schilling, a native of that city. Of the children born to this union, five are living, viz.: Barbara R., Martha E., Henry A., Otto and Charles S. After marriage, he opened a business for himself, which he sold in 1872, and came to this county, succeeding William Kenny & Co., in the milling business the same year. His effort at milling has proved a remunerative success, and the energy displayed in improvements and facilities for business determine the spirit of the man. Without means, he has by economy and industry secured a home, a business, and a reputation as a citizen. He is School Director at the present time, a member of the Masonic order and German Reformed Church.